The ASVO is pleased to partner with the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education
Trust) to offer members professional development with internationally recognised accreditation.
Location is no longer an issue with ASVO offering WSET courses online. Courses be undertaken anywhere in Australia via an online platform with the exam
completed by remote invigilation
The Wine & Spirits Education Trust is an awarding body devoted to the development and delivery of qualifications and courses in wines, spirits, sake and beer. Established in 1969 for the UK wine trade, WSET has since grown to become the global industry leader. |
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Course Aims
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is intended for people whose career has just started in the wine industry. It is suitable wherever a good level of wine knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies, for example in the customer service and sales functions of hospitality, retailing and wholesaling industries. It is also useful for those who have a general interest in wine and wish to broaden their knowledge. Successful candidates will be able to describe and compare the styles of wines produced from internationally and regionally important grape varieties, interpret wine labels from the main wine-producing regions of the world and give basic guidance on appropriate selection and service, as well as understand the principles of wine tasting and evaluation.
Course delivery
Five weeks of online guided study. This educator-supported online course explores the major grape varieties and important regions of the world. You’ll learn about the factors that affect style, quality and price, the basics of wine production, key labelling terminology and important classifications.
You'll study alongside other ASVO members as well as others students from around the globe under the guidance of a dedicated WSET educator.
This is a bespoke course with extra enhancements to your online learning experience, including extra tasting and question and answer sessions hosted by WSET expert educators. Th examination is online, so you don't need to wait or travel to complete your qualification. On successful completion of the qualification, you'll be able to understand key styles and describe wines with confidence.
Course information
This qualification has a minimum requirement of 28 hours of study time, including 16 hours online delivery time.
For more information on what you'll learn, please see the course information page here.
The course fee includes access to the WSET Online Classroom, the Student Study Pack including reading material and the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) shipped to you anywhere within Australia and a remotely invigilated exam you can sit from the comfort of your home.
You will be required to purchase, as additional cost, samples for tasting. (A selection of 12 recommended wines that are inexpensive and easily available, details of which will be sent in your confirmation email).
Check out how the online platform works for students in this WSET Level 2 Award in Wine Demo
Assessment
Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple choice questions.
This is an accredited course and all candidates who successfully complete the examination are awarded the WSET Level 2 Award in Wine certificate and lapel pin.
Course registration
All course registrations will close 8 days prior to the date of commencement
For Businesses
If you are looking to offer WSET courses to your employees to upskill team members across the supply chain, speak to us about a custom course that could incorporate a region’s wines, guest speakers and extra sessions. Contact asvo@asvo.com.au
For Employees
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